The music continued for hours after the spectacle with Lady Ramira . Most the guests had settled down to enjoy the night whereas others sought the prince and other wealthy bachelors who had come to the nights party, accompanying a sister, niece or cousin .
Princess Raina watched the people move past . How they spoke, what they did, and even how they moved . She felt calmer now with Kyera back at her side . Occasionally she would hear a word or a phrase she didn't understand and Kyera would explain it to her . A chair had been brought out so Kyera could sit and accompany the empress and Raina . The three engaging in occasional conversation though, Kyera seemed to be acting as more a wallflower than a guest .
Prince Clovis however was being flirted with, danced with, and carefully navigating the social waters feeling like a mermaid surrounded by sailors with nets . He was breathing heavy from his fifty or sixtieth dance of the night and desperate for a bit of relief . His eyes flicked over to the night sky, nope still too early to end . Besides, the one dance he wanted he hadn't had the pleasure of yet .
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Raina saw her Daddy heading their way first out if the three ladies . She giggled and pointed, being amused by Clovis's suit wich was in complete disarray . Kyera chuckled as well as he walked over . Aware of the state of his clothing, he tried to smooth it and straighten what he could despite the excessive movement leaving wrinkles and such .
"Mother, Princess, My Lady . " He greeted all three with nod . "I was hoping I could take a moment with you three . "
The Empress smiled knowingly as she looked her son over . He was sweat drenched and tired now . His stamina left a lot to be desired and that amount of dancing would have tired even her husband back in their prime . "Actually I am afraid that is not possible . You see Lady Kyera was just saying how she needs to step out for air . " the Empress said with a meaningful glance at Kyera .
She however, was completely caught off guard . Kyera was certain she had said no such thing but then it clicked in her head . "Yes, I am use to the village you know and so many people indoors is making me uneasy . " she tried to play along, knowing it was the out of breath prince that needed the air . Honestly, she didn't mind being the excuse it really was starting to get to her .
Clovis raised an eyebrow and then smiled devilishly . He offered her his arm "Since I invited you personally I should see to your care . I can escort you if you like . "
Kyera smiled taking his help to stand . She felt a shock between their fingertips and Kyera blushed, though she had no idea why . The shock was a natural occurance… wasn't it? Science and nature nothing more . Right?
"Thank you, Fourth Prince . I would be delighted . If it isn't too much trouble . " Kyera assured him with a gentle smile . His eyes were warm and kind as he grinned .
"Oh yes, it is such a horrible trouble . After all I have to walk outside onto the beautiful terrace with a lovely woman . It is so difficult being prince and having to endure such peaceful moments . " he teased a wicked grin on his lips . He then jolted with pain as his mother smacked his thigh .
The look on Eve's face was a look every child knew from their mother . It was the look that translated to 'that was adorable but keep that up and it won't be so adorable anymore and could end in a spanking . ' He frowned annoyed , but then Kyera and his daughter drew his attention .
"Daddy got in trouble . " Raina giggled to Kyera, confident she was whispering in the way a child yelling thinks she's using her inside voice . Kyera nodded chuckling as amusement filled her eyes .
"Yes, it seems he did . " Kyera didn't break eye contact with him as she teases .
"My apologies for my rudeness, shall we?" he asked offering his band for hers, unaware of how many eyes turned onto them . She placed her delicate hand on his forearm . Soft white skin against black sleeves made her seem even smaller than her dainty hands were . He smiled at the connection and met Kyera's eyes .
Chapter end
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